raffled; raffling
ˈra-f(ə-)liŋ 
: to engage in a raffle
: to dispose of by means of a raffle
raffle off a turkey
: a lottery in which the prize is won by one of numerous persons buying chances
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Examples of raffle in a Sentence
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Dyeing rabbits or baby chicks is prohibited (so is raffling them off as a prize)
In Ohio, rabbits have been granted legal protection.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati's Giving Voice Foundation is raffling off a bottle of 20-Year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, worth over $2,000, as part of its Mimosas for Memories fundraiser next month.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
The department raffles off six bikes and two hoverboards.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
Community members donated gift baskets full of goodies and services to be raffled off or bid on while others sold drinks and food, all to benefit the Esquedas.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
Previous offers didn’t speak to him or feel like true collaborations, Stapleton told USA TODAY in an interview on Thursday Jan. 18.
$22,000 of bourbon:Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace being raffled off.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
All community members are invited and backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, with a limited amount of laptops raffled.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
The hotel will be raffling memorabilia signed by Leonardo Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, and Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
How to enter Pappy Van Winkle raffle Raffle tickets are on sale now for $10 each or three for $25.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
Local vendors, food and drinks, raffles, giveaways and live entertainment will take place throughout the day.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Local critics Tim Gordon and Travis Hopson are the hosts of an evening that includes silent auctions, raffles and prizes.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Current ideas include a raffle, a barbecue, or splitting the proceeds evenly between the workers, said Gabriela Gamez, who oversees the project, known as the Green Team.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
The Sacramento Bee complied a group of Sacramento-area restaurants and sports bars, from downtown to Rancho Cordova, offering Super Bowl Sunday discounts, menu specials, exclusive wing flavors, raffles and happy hour deals.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024
Easter bonnet contest and egg hunt A free event with an Easter bonnet contest, face painting, a bike raffle, music and an egg hunt for children ages 2-10 is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 30 at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Games, prizes, raffles, food, music, fact painting.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
The clubhouse will be adorned with artwork by local students, and there will be items for sale, including a quilt made by club members to be raffled off in an opportunity drawing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Dyeing rabbits or baby chicks is prohibited (so is raffling them off as a prize)
In Ohio, rabbits have been granted legal protection.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati's Giving Voice Foundation is raffling off a bottle of 20-Year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, worth over $2,000, as part of its Mimosas for Memories fundraiser next month.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
The department raffles off six bikes and two hoverboards.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
Community members donated gift baskets full of goodies and services to be raffled off or bid on while others sold drinks and food, all to benefit the Esquedas.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
Previous offers didn’t speak to him or feel like true collaborations, Stapleton told USA TODAY in an interview on Thursday Jan. 18.
$22,000 of bourbon:Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace being raffled off.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
All community members are invited and backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, with a limited amount of laptops raffled.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
The hotel will be raffling memorabilia signed by Leonardo Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, and Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Noun
Fans who attend in person Thursday evening will have a chance to get autographs and win raffle items.
—Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
How to enter Pappy Van Winkle raffle Raffle tickets are on sale now for $10 each or three for $25.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
Local vendors, food and drinks, raffles, giveaways and live entertainment will take place throughout the day.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Local critics Tim Gordon and Travis Hopson are the hosts of an evening that includes silent auctions, raffles and prizes.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Current ideas include a raffle, a barbecue, or splitting the proceeds evenly between the workers, said Gabriela Gamez, who oversees the project, known as the Green Team.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
The Sacramento Bee complied a group of Sacramento-area restaurants and sports bars, from downtown to Rancho Cordova, offering Super Bowl Sunday discounts, menu specials, exclusive wing flavors, raffles and happy hour deals.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024
Easter bonnet contest and egg hunt A free event with an Easter bonnet contest, face painting, a bike raffle, music and an egg hunt for children ages 2-10 is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 30 at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Games, prizes, raffles, food, music, fact painting.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
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raffle
1 of 2 verb
raf·fle
ˈraf-əl
raffled; raffling
ˈraf-(ə-)liŋ
: to dispose of by a raffle
raffle off a turkey
raffle
2 of 2 noun
: the sale of chances for a prize whose winner is the one whose ticket is picked at a drawing
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